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Compote

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1850

GUSN

GUSN-7661

Description

Bowl: colorless; octagonal base with central cut sunburst. Faceted pear-shaped stem. Applied bowl has rounded inverted rim. Cover: rounded lip ring; ovoid facets terminating in steeple finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

compotes
lead glass
glass (material)
faceting
scalloping
sunbursts
Bowl, Serving
Compote
Compote

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

1949.382A,B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.625 (H), 8.625 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.382AB

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